The FDA has approved a new drug that could extend survival for late-stage pancreatic cancer patients, offering potential hope for a disease with historically poor outcomes.
Project GENE-SIGHT aims to integrate precision genetic screening into India's public health system to prevent hereditary glaucoma through early intervention, particularly in rural Bengal where the disease causes irreversible blindness.
A large European study identifies 22 metabolic markers in blood associated with ultra-processed food consumption, suggesting these foods disrupt lipid processing and increase metabolic stress linked to chronic disease risk.
La internista Cristina Barbagelata explica cómo su especialidad atiende al paciente de forma global, integrando múltiples enfermedades y enfatizando la prevención de factores de riesgo cardiovascular, renal y metabólico que afectan a millones de personas.
Un estudio de la Universidad de Columbia demuestra que reducir el sueño 80 minutos diarios durante seis semanas provoca aumento de peso y circunferencia de cintura en adultos con riesgo cardiometabólico elevado.
Una prueba de sangre ultrasensible (ddPCR) detecta cáncer de páncreas cuatro veces mejor que las pruebas estándar, identificando enfermedad residual que podría cambiar el tratamiento y supervivencia de pacientes.
University of Newcastle researchers developed a plasma-based medical technology that significantly improves burn wound healing by maintaining long-term adhesion between soft hydrogels and polymer backings, reducing dressing changes and infection risk.
Lexus introduces the UX300h Shining Essence trim in Japan, featuring exclusive 'SOU' blue paint, enhanced interior finishes, and premium exterior details including UV-resistant LED headlights and metallic wheels.
Columbia University researchers found that sleeping 80 minutes less nightly for six weeks caused average one-pound weight gain and increased sedentary behavior, with implications for chronic obesity risk.
Cerca de 400 mil chilenos menores de 45 años viven con diabetes tipo 2, una tendencia que preocupa a especialistas por el mayor riesgo de complicaciones y reducción de expectativa de vida.
Especialistas confirmam que sofrimento emocional intenso pode desencadear respostas biológicas severas no sistema cardiovascular, incluindo infarto e síndrome do coração partido, especialmente em pessoas vulneráveis.
Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, a beloved Melbourne teacher, died after suffering a head clash during an Australian rules football game. His death has prompted community tributes and calls for investigation into ground safety standards.
Researchers developed BetaDescribe, an AI system that converts protein sequences into natural-language descriptions, potentially accelerating drug discovery and understanding of unknown proteins.
Vozes do Advocacy e Associação de Diabéticos promovem projeto de capacitação para profissionais de saúde do SUS em Petrolina, visando melhorar adesão ao tratamento e reduzir complicações do diabetes.
A violent clash between drug gangs at Negombo Prison in Sri Lanka killed 26 people, including seven guards, and wounded over 100 in the country's deadliest prison riot in years.
Un nuevo estudio revela que mantener una dieta antiinflamatoria podría reducir el riesgo de demencia, incluso en personas con signos tempranos de Alzheimer, mediante el consumo de verduras, legumbres, cereales integrales y frutos secos.
Four guests were hospitalized after a tree fell near the entrance of Six Flags Over Georgia during severe thunderstorms in the Atlanta area on Sunday. Emergency responders treated the injured as the National Weather Service had issued severe weather warnings.
Hernán Gil, vigilante venezolano, fue rescatado con vida después de permanecer ocho días sepultado bajo los escombros de un edificio colapsado por terremotos que dejaron más de 3.342 muertos en el norte del país.
Scientists are exploring light-activated nanoparticles to eliminate dangerous bacterial biofilms that form in stored drinking water containers, offering a potential solution to waterborne disease risks.
Avião bimotor caiu na restinga da Meia Praia em Navegantes (SC) na segunda-feira. Duas vítimas foram resgatadas com vida em estado grave.
The Ebola death toll in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 500, with health workers now threatening to strike over working conditions and safety concerns during the outbreak.
Científicos de la Universidad de Pittsburgh identificaron por qué el virus H5N1 causa mastitis severa en ganado lechero en lugar de afectar el sistema respiratorio, hallazgo crucial para anticipar comportamiento viral en otras especies.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan has grown to nearly 700 cases, with additional cases reported in Illinois. Health officials are investigating food sources linked to the parasitic infection.
El Minsal reportó que las tasas de VIH se han estabilizado en los últimos años, pero otras infecciones de transmisión sexual como sífilis y gonorrea registran aumentos sostenidos, reflejando una tendencia internacional documentada por la OMS.
Tick season is expected to be worse than normal across much of the U.S., with rising ER visits and expanding geographic range bringing new disease threats to regions previously unaffected.
